Through a portrait, we can potentially see everything — the history and depth of a person's life, as well as evidence of a primal universal presence. I have dedicated my life and creative energy to capturing these transcendent moments in which a connection is made between the subject, the photographer, and the viewer.
Interpretation
A portrait captures the essence of a person and creates a connection between the subject, creator, and audience.
Joyce Tenneson's quote speaks to the transformative power of portraiture in art. She suggests that through the act of creating a portrait, one can reveal not only the outward appearance of a subject but also the deeper history and emotional complexity inherent in their life. This process creates a unique bridge that connects the subject, the artist, and the viewer, allowing for a shared experience that transcends mere visual representation.
In practice
During an art exhibit, sharing this quote can help viewers appreciate the emotional depth of the portraits displayed.
I want to allow others to reveal and celebrate aspects of themselves that are usually hidden. My camera is a witness. It holds a light up for my subjects to help them feel their own essence, and gives them the courage to collaborate in the recording of these revelations.
There's no reason music should be difficult for an audience to understand.
I believe in professionalism, but playing is not like a job. You have to be grateful to have the opportunity to play.
Making movies is not rocket science. It's about relationships and communication and strangers coming together to see if they can get along harmoniously, productively, and creatively. That's a challenge. When it works, it's fantastic and will lift you up. When it doesn't work, it's almost just as fascinating.
You can't expect someone born into a family with no music... to understand when I'm conducting the Schoenberg Variations.
When you're writing, you're conjuring. It's a ritual, and you need to be brave and respectful and sometimes get out of the way of whatever it is that you're inviting into the room.
Of course poets have morals and manners of their own, and custom is no argument with them.
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